第二节：完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从36-55各题所给的四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Growing up, I had a scar on my face — a perfect arrow in the center of my cheek, pointing at my left eye. I 36 it when I was three, long before I knew that scars were a 37 thing, especially for a girl. I only knew that my scar brought me 38 and tenderness and candy. As I got older, I began to take 39in my scar, in part to stop people laughing at me, but mainly as a reaction to the thought that I should feel uncomfortable. It’s true. I was 40 the first couple of times someone pointed at my 41 and asked, “What’s that?” or called me “Scarface.” But the more I heard how 42 my scar was, the more I found myself liking it.
When I turned fifteen, my parents — 43 the advice of a doctor — decided it was time to 44 on what was now a thick, shiny red scar.
“But I don’t mind the scar, really,” I told my father as he 45 that I would have the operation during my summer vacation. And my friends, along with my boyfriend at the time, 46 as I did, that my scar was 47 and almost pretty in its own way. After so many years, it was a 48 of me. But my father said it was a deformity (畸形). I don’t know what 49 more that day: hearing my father call my scar a deformity, 50 realizing that it didn’t 51 to him how I felt about it.
I did have the operation that summer.
In my late twenties, I took a long look at my scar, something I hadn’t done in years. 52, it could be seen in the right light, but no one 53 me about it anymore. As I leaned uneasily toward the mirror, I felt a sudden 54.
There was something powerful about my scar and the proud person I 55 because of it. I have never been quite so strong since they cut it out.
36. A. got              B. remained     C. kept      D. drew
37. A. good       B. bad     C. strange          D. funny
38. A. trouble     B. shame    C. attention    D. reward
39. A. pride      B. place     C. care        D. blame
40. A. uncomfortable            B. proud     C. pleased      D. disappointed
41. A. head      B. cheek      C. mouth       D. nose
42. A. long       B. unfortunate       C. beautiful     D. unbelievable
43. A. in         B. for         C. against        D. on
44. A. operate                 B. talk            C. remove      D. center
45. A. suggested      B. explained   C. told       D. ordered
46. A. felt                B. acted      C. did        D. hoped[来源:学&科&网Z&X&X&K]
47. A. unlucky         B. ugly          C. unique    D. necessary
48. A. part         B. problem    C. memory     D. dream
49. A. interested       B. encouraged C. hurt      D. surprised
50. A. and          B. or         C. so       D. but
51. A. mind        B. occur            C. concern      D. matter
52. A. Still               B. Though    C. Thus      D. Also
53. A. cared         B. asked      C. questioned  D. mentioned
54. A. happiness      B. satisfaction   C. sadness      D. shock
55. A. respected     B. knew      C. met        D. became

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What is the color of the universe? Astronomers did not answer this question until two months ago. This was when two American astronomers reported on their study of all the light in the universe. They said that the universe would appear to the human eye to be a light greenish color, called turquoise(青绿色). Karl Glazebrook and Ivan Baldry of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, reported their findings in January. They presented research at a meeting of the American Astronomical Society. They said that finding the color of the universe was not part of their more serious scientific research. They did it for fun.
However, earlier this month, the scientists admitted to making a mistake. They said their finding was much more colorful than it should have been. They now say the light from our universe is closer to white. It is more like a milky or creamy white color.
The scientists gave a number to each of the colors of the different star systems. Then they added the numbers together and found the average measurement. The scientists used this average to identify the color of the universe. They said it was a very pretty light green or turquoise color. They called it “cosmic (宇宙的) spectrum (光谱) green.” Many newspapers and television stations reported their finding.
Other scientists and color engineers attempted to reproduce the result. Mark Fairchild of the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York was the first person to identify a mistake. He discovered a mistake in the computer software program used by the Johns Hopkins scientists.
When the mistake was corrected, the results changed. The new color of the universe is much less colorful. It is very close to white. The scientists apologized for the mistake. They are now working with the Rochester Institute of Technology to produce more images regarding the color of the universe.
48. Why did the scientists do the research?
A. They wanted to win a Nobel Prize.     B. It’s required by the government.
C. They did it just for fun.              D. It’s part of their research.
49. We can infer that the passage was probably written in _______.
A. January     B. February    C. May        D. March[来源:学*科*网]
50. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. None of the researches done by scientists is right.
B. Scientists sometimes may make mistakes in their work.
C. The color of the universe is light greenish.
D. Mark Fairchild apologized for his mistake about the color of universe.

       It was a bitter, cold evening in northern Virginia many years ago. The old man was waiting for a ride across the   36  . The wait seemed   37  .

       At last he heard the slight, steady rhythm of approaching hooves (马蹄) coming along the frozen path. Anxiously, he   38   as several horsemen came around the bend (转角处). He let the first one   39  . Then another, and another. Finally, as the   40   rider neared the spot where the old man sat like a snow statue, the old man   41   the rider’s eye and said, “Sir, would you mind giving an old man a ride to the other side? There doesn’t appear to be a passage way by  42  .”

       The rider replied, “Sure.” Seeing the old man was unable to  43   his half-frozen body from the ground, the horseman got down and helped the old man onto the horse. The horseman took the old man not just across the river, but to his destination.

       As they neared the tiny but cozy (舒适的) cottage, the horseman’s   44   caused him to ask, “Sir, I notice that you let several other riders go by without making a(n)   45   to get a ride. Then I came up and you   46   asked me for a ride. I’m curious why, on such a bitter winter night, you would wait and ask the last rider.   47   I had refused and left you there?”

       The old man replied, “I’ve been   48   here for some time. I think I know people pretty good.” He continued, “I looked into the eyes of the other riders and immediately saw there was no   49   for my situation. But when I looked into your eyes,   50   was evident. I knew,   51  , that your gentle spirit would   52   the opportunity to give me help in my time of   53  .”

       Those heartwarming comments   54   the horseman deeply.

       “I’m most grateful for what you have said,” he told the old man. “May I never get too busy in my own affairs that I   55   to respond to the needs of others with kindness and compassion.”

       With that, Thomas Jefferson turned his horse around and made his way back to the White House.

     A. town                 B. river                 C. country                    D. island[来源:学&

  A. meaningless B. useless              C. careless                    D. endless

  A. watched             B. asked        C. waved                    D. approached

A. come over             B. get off              C. pass by                     D. take off

A. coming               B. leaving       C. next                         D. last

A. missed                B. caught C. avoided                    D. saw

A. bus                    B. car             C. foot                         D. horse

A. feel                      B. push          C. lift                           D. stand

A. honesty              B. courage      C. enthusiasm            D. curiosity

A. choice             B. stop             C. effort                       D. scene

A. immediately  B. hurriedly    C. friendly                    D. strangely

A. What about      B. What if        C. How come                D. If only

A. in                    B. out              C. around                     D. beyond

A. concern    B. doubt           C. chance                     D. reason

A. meaning         B. kindness        C. seriousness        D. help

A. then and there                           B. for a moment  

                    C. all of a sudden                   D. sooner or later

A. offer              B. create            C. find                         D. welcome

A. need               B. danger           C. fortune                     D. happiness

A. influenced       B. excited          C. touched                    D. hit

A. happen           B. try                C. disagree                   D. fail

阅读下面的短文，然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

Learning to study is not difficult. The first thing to remember is that you must be willing to learn. It doesn’t mean that you must always like the subject. It does mean, however, that you must be willing to learn whatever is necessary. Try to understand why it is important and how it will help you now and later. Knowing mathematical facts will be useful in your whole life. Knowing how to spell words makes any kind of writing easier. Sometimes the subject that you think is going to be uninteresting will be attractive when you begin to work on it. Learning things can be fun if you can try your best.

Here’s some advice for you. Have a certain time each day and a quiet place with good lighting for study, so that you can concentrate on your study without interruptions. Have everything ready before you sit down to study, a dictionary, paper, a pen and books. Be sure you understand what you should learn before you start. Read carefully and pay special attention to the most important things. When memorizing, find out the main parts and then recite the whole thing. Check your homework after you finish it. Never forget the importance of review and preview.

[写作内容]

1.       概括短文内容要点，该部分词数大约为30；

2.       就“想学就能学好”这个主题发表你的看法， 至少包括以下内容要点，该部分词数为120左右。

A. 以亲身经历说明只有想学才能学好这个道理；

B. 学习本身可能就是乐趣；

C. 要有良好的学习方法；

D. 学习并不是难事。

[写作要求]

1.       作文中可使用自己的亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参照阅读材料的内容但不得直接引用原文中的句子；

2.       文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称。

[评分标准]

概括准确，语言规范，内容合适，篇章结构连贯。